Head of Creative & Art (Marketing, Remote)

Job summary

This role involves leading the creative direction for a global brand, overseeing a multi-disciplinary team and collaborating with agency partners to ensure innovative and strategic creative output. The position requires a visionary leader who can shape the brand's identity and drive measurable results through effective creative strategies.

Qualifications

• Over 12 years of experience in senior creative leadership roles for global brands, with a strong portfolio of impactful work.
• Extensive knowledge in art direction, design, and copywriting, with an understanding of how creative work influences brand performance.
• Proven experience in building and leading diverse creative teams, with a focus on coaching and development.
• Strong skills in managing global creative agency relationships, balancing creativity with commercial acumen.
• Familiarity with creative AI tools and a curiosity for emerging technologies in the creative space.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of engaging with senior stakeholders across global and regional teams.
• Ability to thrive in dynamic environments, demonstrating attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Define and oversee the global creative vision and brand expression across all channels.
• Translate brand strategy into scalable creative platforms that foster emotional connections and drive commercial impact.
• Inspire and guide the in-house creative team and external agency partners, establishing standards and a culture of excellence.
• Manage the global creative agency ecosystem to ensure high-quality output and accountability.
• Act as the brand guardian, evolving guidelines and systems for consistent yet locally relevant brand expression.
• Integrate creative processes early in campaigns, collaborating across various marketing functions.
• Advocate for the use of creative AI tools to enhance efficiency and maintain brand integrity.

Skills

• Leadership and team management
• Creative strategy development
• Art direction and design expertise
• Strong negotiation and commercial skills
• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement

Education

• Relevant degree in design, marketing, or a related field preferred.

Tools

• Creative software and design tools
• Project management tools
• Creative AI technologies